Postcode WF8 3EX is located in a rural village, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ackworth & Darrington area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ackworth & Darrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Ackworth & Darrington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 3EX.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £321,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF8 3EX postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.